Core Insights - Amazon and Whole Foods Market released their annual sustainability and impact reports, highlighting their commitment to environmental efforts and recognizing Windfall Bio for its innovative methane transformation technology [1][2] Company Overview - Windfall Bio utilizes natural soil microbes, known as mems, to convert methane into high-value organic fertilizer, addressing the significant warming potential of methane, which is over 86 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period [1][6] - The company was founded in 2022 and is based in San Mateo, California, backed by prominent venture capital firms including Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund [7] Pilot Projects - Windfall Bio successfully piloted its methane transformation technology at two dairy farms, Straus Family Creamery and Darigold, demonstrating a pathway for food retailers to reduce Scope 3 emissions while generating economic returns from organic fertilizer production [2][3] Collaboration and Funding - The collaboration between Whole Foods Market and Windfall Bio facilitated the pilot projects, supported by funding from Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, which helped develop the necessary infrastructure [3][4] - Windfall Bio was selected as a fellow in the 2025 cohort of the Compute for Climate Fellowship, providing startups with advanced computing services to scale their operations [4][8] Industry Impact - The innovative approach of Windfall Bio presents a model for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and food retailers to transform methane emissions into valuable resources, contributing to more resilient supply chains [4]